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Forum: Questions and Answers

05-03-2004, 11:15 PM

Replies: 16

Patch a hole in a tank

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Posted By dcw1969

RE: Patch a hole in a tank

I ended up with a small hole in a tank last year after a crash drove it into a mount screw. I used Lee Belew's "butter dish" technique that I found here on RCU and it has worked great!!! Very easy...

Forum: Beginners

04-30-2004, 12:54 AM

Replies: 23

Evolution Engines: No Break In? Tuning?

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Posted By dcw1969

RE: Evolution Engines: No Break In? Tuning?

I've got a .46 and I love it. I am considering getting a .61 as well. The directions are real clear about starting and setting the needles. You should'nt have any problems getting it going and it has...

Forum: Beginners

04-22-2004, 11:09 PM

Replies: 14

I just bought my first plane!!

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Posted By dcw1969

RE: I just bought my first plane!!

Congrats...you've been bitten by the bug! I bought an Alpha last year. It was my first plane. Definately wait to get someone to help you learn, you'll enjoy it alot more. As an earlier post...

Forum: Kit Building

01-20-2004, 12:37 AM

Replies: 14

Need recomendation on a good 60 to 90 size kit

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Posted By dcw1969

RE: Need recomendation on a good 60 to 90 size kit

I would have to agree with the other posts recommending the Venture 60. I am in the process of building mine right now. This is my first build and I'm not having any problems. The customer support...

Forum: Kit Building

01-09-2004, 12:21 AM

Replies: 24

how hard is it to build a kit

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Posted By dcw1969

RE: how hard is it to build a kit

I just got my first kit for X-Mas, a Venture60, and I already have the wing, stab, and fin done. I'm working on the fuselage right now and I love it. The most important thing you need is a good...

Forum: Kit Building

01-06-2004, 07:53 AM

Replies: 2

Venture60 Engine Mount??

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Posted By dcw1969

Venture60 Engine Mount??

I'm looking for some help from all the experts at RCU. I am working on my V60 and Bruce reccommended using a Hayes engine mount. He didn't specify which one, so I contacted him. He stated that he...

Forum: Beginners

12-31-2003, 02:37 PM

Replies: 7

Hangar 9 Alpha and Bigger Wheels

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Posted By dcw1969

RE: Hangar 9 Alpha and Bigger Wheels

I have the stock wheels on my Alpha and have only flown from grass. I haven't had any problems at all with them.

Forum: Beginners

12-24-2003, 05:52 PM

Replies: 16

Which plane should I buy?

Views: 1,347

Posted By dcw1969

RE: Which plane should I buy?

Dana,

I just started flying back in September. Like you, I was new to the hobby and had no real idea what to buy. After doing alot of research and talking to the LHS and some of the guys I...

Forum: Kit Building

12-05-2003, 03:18 PM

Replies: 128

What's YOUR winter project?

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Posted By dcw1969

RE: What's YOUR winter project?

I'm getting ready to build my first kit, a Venture 60. Haven't decided on an engine as of yet but I do know it'll be a four-stroke.

Darren

Forum: Kit Building

12-04-2003, 10:05 PM

Replies: 14

Workshop Temps

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Posted By dcw1969

Workshop Temps

I had read an earlier post about the temps affecting the glue and epoxies, but will cold temperatures have an effect on the wood itself? I have a 1 car garage separated from the rest of the basement...

Forum: Beginners

11-17-2003, 01:13 AM

Replies: 272

Let's meet the new guys!

Views: 27,324

Posted By dcw1969

RE: Let's meet the new guys!

Hey Minnflyer,

I am 34 years old and I work as a KC-135E Crew Chief in Bangor, Me. I have wanted to get into the hobby for as long as I can remember but I kept putting it off until September...

Forum: Beginners

09-24-2003, 07:45 PM

Replies: 12

Alpha trainer or Easy 2 trainer

Views: 1,392

Posted By dcw1969

RE: Alpha trainer or Easy 2 trainer

I am new to the sport and I just purchased an Alpha last Thursday. Only took a little less than an hour to assemble it and the engine started right up. I charged the batteries and got my first two...

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